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R847 RBY

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,350 mi
Last recorded96,350 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR847 RBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 96,350 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 1 Feb 2018 93,046 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 86,813 miles

front crossmember corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 24 Feb 2016 80,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 80,367 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.2.6)

front radiator support beam slightly corrored

service brake efficiency just meet limit (53%)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 75,545 miles

front support panel slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 71,757 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 71,757 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 67,359 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 63,261 miles

slight damage/corrosion on centre of front lower crossmember.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 60,537 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 57,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 55,152 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 55,152 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 53,028 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 50,453 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 48,750 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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R847 RBY is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 56,826 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R847 RBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R847 RBY registered?

R847 RBY is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R847 RBY safe to buy?

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